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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
2
A woman with a baby attends a Cincinnati convention as a Populist delegate. In Porto Rico seven natives and two Americans have been appointed postmasters. The dissent resembles carpet begging in tone.
The text notes that the middle of the road Popa and the Bryan annex Pops awaken from nightmares and awaken minds to return to old parties. It argues populism is a symptom of bad times and cannot endure under current prosperity.
The text warns that only the United States backs the Monroe Doctrine and that Europe would press against it if Washington weakens. It emphasizes the need for U S strength to deter encroachment and uphold the doctrine against foreign interference.
The Senate should stay in session a few more days and pass the Nicaraguan canal bill and adopt a resolution urging the President to seek the absolute abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty by the time Congress convenes in the fall. The country demands this.
Senator Chandlers proposal to exclude from the Congressional Record speeches not delivered on the floor is a step in the right direction though it is limited. It targets those conscientious senators who persist in fighting through sessions and listening to everything that transpires.
A fragmentary remark proclaims the Kentucky governorship was stolen with clear deliberation despite the legislature and state authority. notes on wrongful acts and political controversy persist.
A collection of general interest items discusses cost realities of newspaper publishing, census questions for the United States survey, and local notes from Martin County. It mentions education, farming, baptisms at Culpepper, and local residents visiting relatives or attending services.
A sentimental lyric praising a beloved girl as the prettiest, sweetest, purest, and grandest, with vows of lifelong love and marriage, noting her warmth and honesty. The poem repeats phrases about her being the dearest and purest girl and ends with the vow of wifehood.
Mrs. George Peyton of Evansville received eight thousand dollars in a wrongful death suit against the E I Ry for the death of her husband, an engineer, in the Elnora wreck of August 1598. The trial moved to Shoals, with further proceedings last week and another claim by Mrs. Perston for one thousand dollars. The case will go to the Supreme Court on appeal.
Democratic statistics convention in Indianapolis prompts a rail sale by the Southern Indiana Railway Co. on June 4 and 5, offering round trip tickets for one fare valid through June 8. Ticket agents or H. A. Roseman G P A Bedford Indiana available for more information.
The notice touts Dr. Kinga New Life Pilla as a remedy for poor digestion and a strong appetite. It claims improved digestion and energy with a purchase price of 23 cents at Webster's drug store. Also includes a farm labor and house work employment ad for Mrs. R. Hodghton in Bloomington Illinois seeking stamps.
Advertises money to loan on improved farm land at 5 to 8 percent interest. Invites readers to call the lender, signed Your's Truly.
All doctors told Rénick Hamlton of West Jefferson nine after suffering a serious medical event. The report notes no further details about his condition or the incident.
Sarah J Wallingford, who married Noble Ira Barge of Wallingford near Odun on April 1 1900, filed for divorce May 1 after learning he was divorced and had custody and alimony arrangements. She seeks restoration of her maiden name and names Laughlin Laughlin as her attorneys in Clerk Harris's office.
The Prohibitionists of Daviess county met at Enora last Saturday and nominated a full county ticket with Ransom Pope as Representative El nore W Murphy as Sheriff Milo Smiley as Treasurer John Hitchcock as Assessor Geo Henderson as Surveyor Dr Culmer as Coroner Chas Enecff as Commissioner Second District and Wm Bissey as Commissioner Third District. Lake district candidates include J C McCattarty and Rev Sam Dyer and S 41 Courtney from Elmore. a township ticket lists Jacob Moore for trustee and Cars O Courtney for assessor. Attendance was slim and required careful calculation to assemble the nominees.
Manchester man Mr W A Hines recounts near death from measles related lung trouble. He suffered hemorrhages and constant coughing until using Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption which he credits with his complete recovery. He recommends it for throat and chest issues and notes bottles priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with three free samples at Webbster's Drug Store.
Obituary notes honor long lived residents with Christian faith and family ties. The article mentions a man who professed faith in 1835 and joined the United Brethren in 1844, married Margarett Fisher in 1847, died May 25, 1900, after forty nine years on his farm, and left a wife and ten children. The second obituary recalls C W A Bechtel dying at his Marsh home after Bright’s disease at age about 74, survived by a wife, four sons, four daughters, and many friends. funeral held at Friendship church. Burial at Mt Hive Cemetery and pastor Rev John Breden contributed to services.
Notice to property owners in the town of Odon Indiana that all privies and pig pens must be cleaned and all manures removed by June 1 under Heath Officer Dr J W Andergon. May 19 1900. Glouod Hews Cotes from Dr D B Gargile of Washita.
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